Question

5 typists type 100 pages in a day. how many pages can 8 typists type in a day

Answer 1

if 5 typist can type 100 pages in a day
then, 1 typist will type in a day = 100/5=20
pages that 8 typists can type = 20 *8 =160

Answer 2

Given - 5 typists type 100 pages in a day.

Find - how many pages can 8 typists type in a day

Solution - 8 typists can type 160 pages in a day.

Let the number of pages that 8 typists type in a day be x. Representing the given information in question in ratio and proportion form.

5:100 = 8:x

Solving the given ratio and proportion to find the value of x.

$\frac{5}{100} = \frac{8}{x}$

$x = \frac{8 \times 100}{5}$

Performing multiplication and division to find the value of x.

$x = 160$

Thus, 8 typists can type 160 pages in a day.